Brewing Hope

The faces of the two of them suddenly lit up, their expressions glowing like the brightest sun. I could see the hope radiating from their eyes, the belief that we truly had a chance. But in mine, there was only fear—a deep, gnawing fear that I couldn't shake. It was the fear of the unknown, the fear of failing them when they needed me most.

"Just what in the world happened to you, big sis? This is amazing! With you around, we can easily win this battle now. Who would ever dare to mess with us? You're unstoppable!" Seong-hoon practically shouted in joy, his eyes sparkling with excitement as he looked at me.

But despite his elation, a deep, gnawing unease settled in the pit of my stomach. That many skill points… I couldn't help but wonder what the cost of all this power might be. What if something happened when I used them? What if I suddenly died for nine days, leaving everything behind, helpless to stop the chaos?